Case IH Maxxum MX100-170

Case IH Maxxum’s perhaps biggest shortcoming—the noisy cab—was corrected in the MX series introduced when production moved to England in 1997. The redesigned cab had a noise level of just 72 dB. Also new was the pillar-mounted exhaust pipe. The awkward three‐point‐hitch controls were made more conventional, and the hitch itself gained anti‐sway damping and automatic PTO lock‐engagement at headlands.

The engines were further developed compared with the Pro models, and especially the two smallest tractors now delivered noticeably more torque. The MX100 also received a turbocharger. The transmission remained fundamentally the familiar 16 + 12, but was fitted with a 4-speed creeper gearbox and a hydraulic shuttle. On the single gearlever knob there was, besides the creeper selector, a button that would soften creeper engagement—for example during road running. The Carraro front axle was still fully up to date in terms of agility.

Structurally beefier than the other Maxxums were the MX150 and MX170, which were introduced at the top of the range in spring 1998. Their intercooled engines produced 11 hp more than the model‐designation rating. These tractors came standard with creeper gears and air conditioning. The largest models boasted an impressive lift capacity of 8,330 kg. On all models, load‐sensing hydraulics output was increased over the previous versions.

In spring 1999, at least in Germany, the MX Trac was launched with equipment beyond the standard: front linkage, air conditioning, air-suspension seat, an additional lift cylinder, and an air‐brake valve for the trailer. At the end of 1999, the side‐panel decals on the MX series were restyled and the seat was updated. In the final years, Maxxums were built under subcontract by McCormick.

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